Middle East: Market for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from X kVA to X kVA in the Middle East

In value terms, production of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA decreased by -38.1% to X units in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 331% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the largest exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to 64% of total exports. Israel (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Oman (8.8%) and Iran (7.2%). The United Arab Emirates (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -2.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+33.7%) and Israel (+10.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +33.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (-13.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (-19.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+11 p.p.), Oman (+8.5 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Iran saw its share reduced by -11.8% and -14.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 18% share of total exports.

Oman, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 119% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Saudi Arabia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 16 kVA to 500 kVA

Imports in the Middle East

Imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA dropped remarkably to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -38.4% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 309% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X units) represented the key importer of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA, creating 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X units) and Oman (X units), together committing an 18% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -2.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+14.2%) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +14.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+8.3 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+2.9 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (-5.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA in the Middle East, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 6.5% share.

In Saudi Arabia, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA decreased by an average annual rate of -13.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.3% per year) and Israel (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-4.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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